Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,375 per week in Sun City, AZ

Company: Alto HealthCare Staffing
Location: Sun City
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse in our Progressive Care Unit (PCU), you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients who require intermediate-level monitoring and treatment. You will work in a dynamic healthcare environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. This position offers an opportunity to advance your nursing career while making a meaningful impact on patient lives. Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and implementing prescribed treatment plans in accordance with physician orders. Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' conditions and continuously monitor their progress, promptly identifying any changes or deterioration. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including nursing assessments, care plans, and progress notes, ensuring compliance with legal and hospital regulations. Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient care plans, making evidence-based decisions to optimize patient outcomes. Education: Educate patients and their families on the plan of care, medications, and any necessary lifestyle modifications. Offer emotional support and answer questions to alleviate concerns. Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain specialized equipment used in the PCU, such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps, ensuring patient safety and accuracy. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to changes in patient condition, initiate emergency protocols when necessary, and provide life-saving interventions as required. Quality Assurance: Adhere to hospital policies, quality standards, and infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and the highest level of care. Professional Development: Stay current with the latest advancements in nursing practice, attending continuing education programs and training sessions as required. Communication: Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team, patients, and their families, ensuring a collaborative and compassionate care environment. Qualifications:

• Valid RN license in state of practice and current BLS certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in a progressive care unit or a related critical care setting.
• ACLS certification is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based practice. Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives. PCU RN 13 week assignment Scheduled 36 hrs, guaranteed 24 hrs AHA BLS & AHA ACLS required AZ or multi-state license Minimum of 24 months of current PCU experience required 05/13 start

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